How To Install TWRP Recovery On Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 and Root with Magisk/SU

Today we will guide you on how to install TWRP Recovery on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 (ZB631KL, ZB631KL, Codenamed X01BD). TWRP recovery is considered to be one of the important contributions from the active developer community that Android has. This open-source custom recovery is in wide usage around the world. TWRP recovery helps to install Custom ROM, Kernel, Mods, Root or even backup and restore any ROM.

Talking about the specifications, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 features a 6.3-inch full-HD+ IPS display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. It is powered by 1.95GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. The phone packs 64GB internal memory with expandable storage support of 512GB via microSD card. The camera on the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 flaunts with dual rear camera with the 13-MP primary sensor and a 12-MP secondary sensor and selfies, the handset features a 5-MP camera sensor. It is backed by a Non-removable Li-Ion 5,000mAh battery.

If you are here, then you probably wondering how to install the TWRP Recovery on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2. You can simply follow the guide given here. Once you have installed, you can flash the Super SU or Magisk to root your device very quickly. Before we install TWRP Recovery, let’s understand what is TWRP Recovery and their advantage.

What is TWRP Recovery:

TWRP stands for TeamWin Recovery Project is a fully touch-based and open source custom recovery for Android devices. It is the best custom recovery after ClockworkMod (aka CWM). Unlike Stock Recovery, TWRP helps to install Custom ROM, Kernel, Mods or even root any Android devices in just a few simple steps.

[su_quote cite=”Wikipedia” url=”https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TWRP”]Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) is an open-source software custom recovery image for Android-based devices. It provides a touchscreen-enabled interface that allows users to install third-party firmware and back up the current system, functions often unsupported by stock recovery images. It is, therefore, often installed when rooting Android devices, although it isn’t dependent on a device being rooted to be installed.[/su_quote]

Advantages of TWRP Recovery:

You can flash Custom ROM on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 using TWRP

You can flash modding zip files to customize your phone

Easy to flash and use Xposed Modules using TWRP

Easy to Root and Unroot using TWRP Recovery flashable zip SuperSU

You can install Magisk on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2

Easy to Create and Restore Nandroid Backup using TWRP Recovery.

Easy access to restore the Nandroid Backup.

You can flash the image file using TWRP Recovery on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2.

Before doing the methods, I just want to warn you that, By doing this you will loose the warranty and sometime if you don’t read the steps and do something wrong can brick your device. That won’t happen though you follow our step by step guide carefully.

Steps to Install TWRP Recovery on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2

Remember this guide is to install TWRP Recovery on Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2, so don’t try the same recovery image on any other device. Before flashing recovery, please read and install the required drivers and software on your PC.

Installation Guide using Adb Command Window:

[su_note note_color=”#035786″ text_color=”#ffffff”]At GetDroidTips, We will not be held responsible for any kind of damage occurred to your device while following this Guide. Do it at your own risk. Remember rooting or installation of Custom Recovery will void the warranty of your phone.[/su_note]

Follow the instructions given down below to install TWRP on your phone:

How to Root Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2:

To root your phone, you need either a supported TWRP Recovery or any rooting apps. With the help of rooting apps, you can root Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 without PC/Computer. Here in this guide we already have a supported TWRP Recovery, so I will guide here to flash the superSU or Magisk to root your phone. Before rooting, let’s understand What is rooting in Android Phone?

What Does Rooting Mean?

Rooting doesn’t mean hacking. So please don’t compare the term hacking to rooting. In fact, it is not true at all. Well, Rooting for Android means nothing but jailbreaking the device to get access to the root directory of your android mobile. This means you are removing the restrictions and limitations from your Android Phone or Tablet to perform unperformable tasks.

By Rooting Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2, you are injecting a file known as SU binary to the root of your phone. Technically Speaking, Rooting Any Android Phone will void the brand warranty but don’t worry, you can unroot or restore your device any time without any issues.

The advantage of Rooting:

You can get access to all files on your Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2, even the files which present in the root directory of your phone.

You can increase the performance of your Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 by overclocking.

Abd Razaaq

Chief Editor, GetDroidTips

I'm a Tech Content Writer and Full-Time blogger. Since I love Android and Google's device, I started my career in writing for Android OS and their features. This led me to start "GetDroidTips". I have completed Master of Business Administration at Mangalore University, Karnataka.